Saturday 21 June 2014

Salmon Mint Kebabs

Here is a great summer alternative to traditional grilled salmon.  These kebabs are fruity, fresh and saucy all at the same time.  Great for Al Fresco Dining or even a summer's dinner party.  Suitable for 2 foodie lovers. Here we go ...

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Salmon Mint Kebabs
400g fresh salmon, skin on (similar thickness if possible)
3 Tbsp mint jelly (store bought)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 smoked paprika
Red bell pepper
2 rings fresh pineapple
4 wooden skewer sticks
2 Tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
1 Tbsp fresh mint finely chopped

Preheat oven to 180'C
Cut salmon into 1 inch x 1 inch size square cubes
Add salmon, mint jelly, salt, pepper and paprika to a bowl and stir well
Allow to marinade for at lease 1 hour, stirring occasionally
Cut pepper into inch cubes, add to a bowl and microwave for 1 min
Clean pineapple and cut into inch thick cubes
Add pineapple chunk, salmon cube and pepper to a skewer (do not soak skewer)
Repeat pineapple, salmon and pepper another 2 times
Repeat process until all 4 skewers are dressed (3 pieces salmon on each)
Heat a grilled pan on high
Add some olive oil and brown each side of the square salmon cube for 30 seconds only
Place pan in the oven and cook for 5 min only
Remove and allow to stand for another 2 min
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped mint





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